Deputy Manager, Occupational Health and Safety at Dangote

Department: DCP - HSSE

Job Description

• Support the HSSE team to further enhance the workplace safety strategies, programmes and practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute health and safety plans in the workplace according to legal guidelines.
• Identify and work on ergonomics for office staff.
• Develop and conduct health and safety training for office staff and defensive driving for drivers.
• Assist management in managing COVID-19 concerns in coordination with the Human Asset Management team and Group HSSE.
• Conduct induction safety training for new staff.
• Participate in and conduct audits to evaluate health and safety performance.
• Ensure relevant documents/records for safety are properly maintained.
• Provide specialist advice on matters relating to health and safety.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant health and safety requirements.

Requirements

• First Degree BSc. or HND plus recognized certification in health and safety management. A post graduate will be an advantage.
• Minimum of 9 years relevant working experience as HSSE professional in the Manufacturing/Construction/FMCG/Oil and Gas Industry.
• Highly skilled incident management (incident reporting, investigation, analysis, and follow-up on the implementation of corrective actions).
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proven experience in the cement industry or other heavy industries is an advantage.
• Excellent knowledge of safety management, and/or related integrated management systems.
• Knowledge of safety audit and inspection
• Ability to conduct safety training programmes.
• Understanding of statutory provisions related to health and safety.
• Proficiency in microsoft office suites.
• Good analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Initiative, reliability, drive, and teamwork.

Benefits

• Private Health Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Training & Development
• Career Development